Texas § GV.2401.001 - DEFINITIONS
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§ GV.2401.001. DEFINITIONS
DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Disaster" has the meaning assigned by Section 418.004 . (2) "Governmental entity" means: (A) this state; (B) a board, commission, council, department, or other agency in the executive branch of state government that is created by the state constitution or a statute, including an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003 , Education Code; (C) the legislature or a legislative agency; (D) a state judicial agency or the State Bar of Texas; (E) a political subdivision of this state, including a county, municipality, or special district or authority; or (F) an officer, employee, or agent of an entity described by Paragraphs (A) through (E). (3) "Person" has the meaning assigned by Section 311.005 , except the term does not include: (A) an employee of a governmental entity acting within the employee's scope of employment; or (B) a contractor of a governmental entity acting within the scope of the contract. (4) "Religious organization" means an organization open to the public that is a religious organization under Section 110.011 (b), Civil Practice and Remedies Code. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 525 ), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § GV.2401.001
What does The Texas Constitution § GV.2401.001 cover?
Section GV.2401.001 ("DEFINITIONS") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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